Downsview Secondary School
Student of the Week
December 9, 2024

Michelle L. 

Downsview, for the week of December 9th, your Student of the Week is Michelle L.
Michelle is in the eleventh grade.

Let’s launch right into the accolades for Michelle. First, let’s hear from Mr Wells: “Michelle has been an excellent student in my Grade 11 English class. She is always thoughtful and polite to her classmates.  Michelle sets high expectations in her studies and this shows in her work. It has been a pleasure having Michelle in my class.”

And, hear this from Ms Lee: “Michelle exemplified exceptional leadership during the Tools of Possibility - Cosmetic Science Event.  This was my first time working with her, and I was  impressed by her professionalism and ability to lead by example. Michelle has a natural ease about her, making her an intuitive leader who guided and taught a group of 40 grade 8 students. She demonstrated remarkable skill in working with the team, ensuring that tasks were completed efficiently while overseeing much of the presentation. Her ability to balance direction with support, and maintain focus on the bigger picture, made the event a success. Michelle’s leadership was nothing short of outstanding, and she truly embodied the qualities of a great leader. And have you heard her sing?! This girl has chops! Way to go Michelle, your future is bright!”

So, Michelle, your contributions in the classroom and to areas outside the arts are noteworthy, but let’s hear more about your presence in the DSS arts world. First, from Ms Kimm: “Michelle is a true triple threat—she can sing, dance, and act! She earned one of the lead roles in our school musical and the lead singer in our DSS cover band, where her incredible voice and showmanship light up every stage. Beyond her talent, Michelle is intelligent, respectful, and thoughtful, making a positive impact in everything she does.”

Ms Butuza says: “Michelle is an extraordinary student I’ve had the pleasure of teaching in history and now have the joy of working with in High School Musical. She consistently goes above and beyond, demonstrating incredible dedication, hard work, and talent in everything she does. Whether it’s mastering a challenging topic or shining on stage, there truly seems to be nothing Michelle can’t accomplish. The countless times she has stayed up late to perfect her assignments and performances are a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence. Michelle, you are destined for greatness and success. Keep shining, superstar!”

And, let’;s wrap this up with these words, from Ms D’Andrea: “I could write a book…
Michelle is a star. She is a triple threat in the arts and if you’ve ever seen her perform, you know that she is extremely talented, dedicated and professional! As a lead of our school musical, Michelle has demonstrated so much commitment to learning her lines, rehearsing her vocals and choreography, and being an exemplary cast member. In drama class, Michelle has shared her creative expression through a variety of tasks; each one inspiring to her peers (and me too!). The effort and care that she applies to her school work is very admirable. She is also a member of the Arts & Culture SHSM program where she has engaged in new arts experiences with an open-mind, maturity and enthusiasm. Michelle, I am so proud of you and I hope you continue to shine as an intelligent, strong, and talented student!”

Michelle, you heard it here. Congratulations once again! Your talent, your dedication and your thoughtful collaboration at Downsview Secondary School have earned you the title: Student of the Week.